Major Project Cargo Win for Port of Monroe and Partners
In April 2025, the Port of Monroe handled project cargo bound for a Midwest location. Our Port and DRM Terminal Management team worked closely with a diverse network of partners to ensure this opportunity was executed efficiently and safely.
The cargo was loaded at Antwerp, Belgium—an established consolidation point for Great Lakes breakbulk—and laden onto Spliethoff’s M/V Hudsongracht as part of the carrier’s scheduled Great Lakes service. At Monroe, the heavy-lift and breakbulk pieces were offloaded, staged, and transloaded for last mile delivery.
Why it matters
Port and DRM leadership have worked to position Monroe as a destination for international cargo, and this is proof positive that Monroe can be a solution for any cargo operation. Successful execution of this complex, high-value breakbulk operation builds credibility and momentum needed to advance Monroe’s next-generation infrastructure.
“This cargo marks the first page in the next chapter of our port’s history,” said Port Director Capt. Paul C. LaMarre III. After nearly a decade of advocacy and planning, the Port of Monroe is one step closer to establishing itself as Michigan’s premier intermodal marine terminal.”
Moving Forward
The Port has secured funding for $30 million in improvements, headlined by Michigan’s Maritime Gateway, the State of Michigan’s first cargo inspection facility capable of screening international maritime containers. Michigan’s Maritime Gateway will provide a new supply chain solution for containerized and breakbulk cargo throughout the region.
The Lake Erie Renewable Energy Resilience Project funded by the USDOT Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) will rehabilitate existing infrastructure and construct new facilities to enhance cargo operations. A Roll-on/Roll-off (RORO) Dock Extension funded by the Michigan Maritime and Port Facility Assistance Grant Program within the Michigan Department of Transportation will streamline the handling of oversized, wheeled, and modular cargo.
Partners on this cargo evolution included Spliethoff, Fr. Meyer’s Sohn, Transatlantic USA, World Shipping, Bay Crane – Midwest, U. S. Customs and Border Protection, Triple R Transport, and International Industrial Contracting Corp.
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